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CLIA and CCYIA signed Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation at CCS15

CLIA Global Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago spoke of closer collaboration with CCYIA In his welcome address at CCSC15: “As we continue to build momentum for our industry’s recovery, we are looking forward to working collaboratively and more closely with CCYIA to support our industry’s future evolution.” CLIA Global President and CEO Kelly Craighead said: “This MOU helps advance our commitment to mutual cooperation and knowledge sharing, which has been so critical to the responsible resumption of cruise and sustainable industry growth.” At the 15th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS15) held in Guangzhou on August 18, Pierfrancesco VAGO, Global Chairman of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and Song Dexing, President of the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA), signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation between the two organizations. After nearly a year of friendly consultations, with respective decision-making body ...

[ 2022 - 08 - 19 ]

15th China Cruise Shipping Conference Opened in Guangzhou

The three-day 15th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS15) opened in Nansha district, Guangzhou on Aug 18. More than 500 people from nine countries and regions around the world, heads of provincial and municipal government departments in China, entrepreneurs, as well as experts and scholars from the cruise industry chain are participating in the conference both online and offline.On the opening day, the Implementation Opinions on Cruise Yacht Equipment and Industrial Development was released.The opinions propose that by 2025, the country's cruise yacht equipment industry system will be established, domestic large-size cruise ships will be built and delivered, medium-size cruise ships' construction will be accelerated, as well as small-sized cruise ships will be produced in batches.At the same time, the technology and supply capacity of the country's cruise ship equipment should be greatly improved, which can better meet the development of domestic marine and waterfron...

[ 2022 - 08 - 19 ]

CCS15 Will be Held from August 18 to 20

Hosted by The People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality and China Communications and Transportation Association（CCTA）, co-organized by China Cruise and YachtIndustry Association (CCYIA), Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau, Guangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism, Guangzhou Port Authority and People’s Government of Nansha District, 15th China Cruise Shipping Conference(CCS15) will be held in Guangzhou from August 18 to August 20 this year.The theme of CCS15 is “Cruise Market Layout in Post-Epidemic Era”, focusing on the cruise industry development direction, market layout, industry chain structure and other hot topics in the post-epidemic era, and discussing economic strategies in Asia and the world.The main forums of CCS15 include traditional Policy and EconomyForum, Industry Leader Forum, Cruise Construction, Maintenance, and Supporting Industries Forum, and the signature Chinese-Invested Cruise Forum, Greater Bay Area Coordin...

[ 2022 - 07 - 19 ]

CCYIA Initiates Cruise Reassurance Action

The COVID-19 has caused heavy loss to the global cruise economy. The entire cruise industry chain—— upstream and downstream—— has been affected, and cruise lines bear the major brunt. Mr. Zheng Weihang, Executive Vice President and Secretary General of China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA), proposed that the global cruise lines, ports, and travel agencies jointly launch a 'Cruise Reassurance Action' to eliminate passengers' worry about the cruise industry with different methods in the next two to three years. Only when passengers regain confidence can cruise economy recover steadily. CCYIA recently initiates the following 'Cruise Reassurance Action': 1. Contact the relevant government departments to assist in establishing regional and national cruise emergency response mechanisms for epidemic situations, and assist in promoting the s...

[ 2020 - 03 - 31 ]

Carnival Corporation & plc Formally Becomes the CCS14 Platinum Partner

Recently, Carnival Corporation & plc and the organizing committee of 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo(CCS14) reached the cooperation agreement after a positive communication, Carnival Corporation & plc has formally become the Platinum Partner of CCS14. Carnival Corporation & plc has always been firmly confident in the Chinese cruise market and is committed to building a cruise tourism ecosystem and working with Chinese partners to promote the long-term healthy development of the cruise industry.About Carnival Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest leisure travel company, provides travelers around the globe with extraordinary vacations at an exceptional value with a portfolio of nine global brands featuring nine of the world’s most popular and admired cruise lines. Its portfolio includes Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&...

[ 2019 - 11 - 15 ]

Astro Ocean Cruises Becomes the Strategy Partner of CCS14

Recently, The organizing committee of 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo(CCS14) and Astro Ocean Cruises reached the cooperation agreement , Astro Ocean Cruises has formally become the Strategy Partner of CCS14. Astro Ocean Cruises is a Chinese cruise brand, which is jointly funded and established by China Travel Service and Cosco Shipping Group. 'Piano Land' of Astro Ocean Cruises is China's first self-operated luxury cruise ship. It held its naming and inaugural ceremony at Xiamen Cruise Home Port before the National Day, officially appearing in Chinese market.Astro Ocean Cruises is headquartered in Hong Kong and has its domestic operation headquarter in Xiamen. Relying on the strong strength and industry advantages of shareholders, the company is committed to building a local cruise brand. After 'Piano Land', Astro Ocean Cruises continuously expand the fleet size. The company will focus on the Asian itinerary first, then gra...

[ 2019 - 11 - 13 ]

Red Star Macalline Enters the Cruise Industry from CCS14

Recently, the Red Star Macalline, a top Chinese home furnishing department store, has formally cooperated with the CCS14. Red Star Macalline will for the first time enter into Chinese cruise industry to present its unique and stylish home design.In 33 years, Red Star Macalline has upgraded itself from a small local furniture shop to a one-stop shopping-mall-style furniture centre of its 9th generation. Red Star Macalline ranks top domestically with its 394 malls nation wide in regards to its operation area, mall number and regions covered. Worth 79.2 billion, the leading brand of China furniture industry -- Red Star Macalline became also the very first furniture retail company that was listed in both A+H shares. As a pioneer among the industry, Red Star Macalline always holds the vision of “forging an international Chinese brand” and targets itself at the improving of Chinese people’s taste of home furniture.The business of Red Star Macalline Group covers ...

[ 2019 - 11 - 08 ]

Genting Cruise Lines Becomes the Diamond Partner of CCS14

Recently, The organizing committee of 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo(CCS14) and Genting Cruise Lines reached the cooperation agreement of, Genting Cruise Lines has formally become the Diamond Partner of CCS14.Genting Cruise Lines announced that its cruise line brands - Dream Cruises, Crystal Cruises and Star Cruises were once again honoured with a series of prestigious international awards and accolades from Asia and across the globe. With over 25 years of experience pioneering the cruise industry in Asia and beyond, Genting Cruise Lines continues to amass a vast array of recognitions, reflecting its commitment and success in further developing the cruise industry both in the region and globally with three of its leading cruise brands.Recognized worldwide by the international cruise and travel industry and consumers, the well- renowned Berlitz Cruising and Cruise Ships 2020 guide announced that Genting Dream and World Dream earned high marks,...

[ 2019 - 10 - 25 ]

The 7th China Cruise Industry Annual Awards Voting Begins

The 7th China Cruise Industry Annual Awards Banquet will be held during the 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo (CCS14). On the banquet, business elites, government officials, and experts will be invited. It will be a high-standard, high-profile, and high-level industry event and elite gathering, which combines grand awards announcing and luxury dinners.2019’s annual awards voting begins from October 11 and ends on October 31, please go to the official voting website https://www.wjx.cn/jq/46118545.aspx，and vote for your approbatory organizations.CategoryAwardsCandidate Organizations Cruise Company AwardsDream CruisesBest ReputationRoyal Caribbean InternationalBest ExperienceMSC CruisesBest Chinese-style ActivitiesStar CruisesBest Cost-PerformanceCosta Group AsiaBest Emergency ManagementPrincess Cruises ChinaBest ServiceBohai Ferry Group CO.,LTD.Century CruisesViking Cruises Cruise AwardsQuantum of the SeasSpectrum of the SeasBest Family Trip Ex...

[ 2019 - 10 - 18 ]

The Press Conference of CCS14 was Held

On September 25, the press conference of 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo (CCS14) was held in Nansha, Guangzhou. Jointly hosted by China Communications and Transportation Association（CCTA）and the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality, co-organized by China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA), Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau, Tourism Administration of Guangzhou Municipality, Guangzhou Port Authority, and Guangzhou Nansha District People’s Government, 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo(CCS14) will be held in Guangzhou from November 15 to November 17 this year, and the highly anticipated Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port will also announce its operation on November 17. Focused on the theme of 'Marine Silk Road Cruise, Sailing from Guangzhou', major programs of CCS14 include Policy Forum, President Forum, Cruise Construction Forum & Procurement Conference, Govern...

[ 2019 - 10 - 11 ]

9th International Cruise Expo Will Open at Guangzhou Pazhou International Convention and Exhibition

Jointly hosted by the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality and China Communications and Transportation Association, the 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo (CCS14) 2019 is to be held from Nov. 15th to Nov. 17th in Guangzhou.International Cruise Expo has been successfully held for 8 years. The 9th International Cruise Expo is located in Hall C of the Guangzhou Pazhou International Convention and Exhibition Center. The 4 areas (cruise company area, cruise tourism area, food, beverage and hotel supplies area, ship equipment area) will continue to expand the scale to create an internationally influential cruise tourism exhibition brand.The 9th International Cruise Expo is open to the general public, exhibitors can introduce cruise, port and city tourism resources, and can sell tickets on the show. Guangzhou Pazhou International Convention and Exhibition Center is the largest exhibition area in the world. Each year, many exhibitions are he...

[ 2019 - 09 - 27 ]

Guangzhou Nansha Cruise Tourism Industry Develops Rapidly

In recent years, the development of Guangzhou Nansha’s cruise tourism has been in fully swing. According to statistics, from 2016 to 2018, the number of inbound and outbound cruise voyages and passengers of Nansha port maintained the third place in China. From January to July 2019, Nansha received 264,700 passengers and 52 cruise ships, ranking second place in the country, and will keep a good development trend. Since 2018, Nansha has launched several cruise promotion activities. From July to August this year, Nansha’s representatives went to Foshan, Chaozhou, Shaoguan (Guangdong’s three cities) and Chengdu (which is in Sichuan Province and known as the “Land of Abundance”) to promote cruise tourism and cooperate with local famous scenic spots to develop the “Cruise + High-speed Railway + Scenic Area” new travel choice. When customers plan to take a cruise from Nansha, they could choose the waiting mode of “Scenic + Cruise”. During the waiting time, people could visit Nansha Tianh...

[ 2019 - 09 - 20 ]

CCS14 Hotel Reservation Process

14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo (CCS14) will be held at InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center. 1. How to confirm the booking：Please download the attached hotel registration form 6370431178362581921838927.docxand fill in it, then please send the scanned copy to the hotel’s designated email: reservation.icgz@polyhotels.com. All the booking(s) will be final confirmed by hotel reservation. 2. Payment method：Please pay the fee to the following bank account： Beneficiary’s Name：Poly Hotel Management Co Ltd Haizhu BranchBene’s A/C No：4404 8101 0400 21115Swift Code：ABOCCNBJ190Beneficiary’s Bank Name：THE AGRICULTURAL BANK OF CHINA, GUANGDONG BRANCH, CHENGNAN (SUB-) BRANCH Bank Address：No.219,changgangzhong Road, Haizhu District, Guangdong, P.R. China 3. Cancelation Policy a. Above reservation(s) is highly requested to be prepaid (full duration) in advance before Nov. 1, 2019 .Otherwise...

[ 2019 - 09 - 13 ]

CCS14 Vennue: InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center

Recently, 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo (CCS14) has been officially confirmed to be held at InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center. As one of the most important annual cruise events in the Asia Pacific region, CCS has been focusing on the hot spots and directions of the cruise industry, releasing the latest cruise industry policies and market strategies, and promoting Asia-Pacific cruise industry cooperation. It has become an important platform for gathering ideas from all sides, bringing together all parties, and displaying the new achievements and new trends of China cruise industry economic development.InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center is located in Pazhou’s Poly Skyline Plaza alongside Guangzhou Pearl River, adjoining many travel attractions within a few minutes’ drive such as Canton Fair Complex, Old Harbor of Huang-Pu, Pazhou Pagoda and Party Pier. The hotel's interior design is inspired by the “China Maritime Silk...

[ 2019 - 09 - 06 ]

On-board Food Safety Forum on CCS14

On August 23, the State Council issued the 'Opinions on Further Stimulating the Potential of Culture and Tourism Consumption', once again mentioning the support for the development of cruise tourism. More policies on cruise industry are expected in the future.Recently, the 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo (CCS14) are being prepared tightly and orderly. In order to achieve the goal of local procurement, CCS14 organizing committee decides to hold On-board Food Safety Forum & Launching Ceremony of China Committee of Food Safety of Passenger Vehicles during the conference.The Forum will be held on the afternoon of November 16th in the Media Room on the third floor of InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center. At that time, senior officials from domestic customs and port inspection and quarantine bureaus will be invited to attend the discussion on how to effectively guarantee the on-board food safety. And the Launching Ceremony of China Co...

[ 2019 - 08 - 29 ]

ABB Group becomes a Partner of CCS14

Recently, after many active communication, the 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference and the International Cruises Expo (CCS14) and the ABB Group have formally reached a cooperation.ABB was formed in 1988 by two international companies with more than 100 years of history - Sweden's ASEA and Switzerland's BBC Brown Boveri, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB Group has operations in more than 100 countries and regions and employs 147,000 people. As a global technology leader, ABB is committed to providing a comprehensive range of products, services and solutions for the digital industry.ABB's relationship with China dates back to 1907, when ABB provided China with a steam boiler. After years of rapid development, ABB has 44 local companies in China and nearly 20,000 employees in more than 130 cities. ABB's cumulative investment in China is approximately RMB 17 billion, and over 90% of its sales revenue in China comes from locally manufactured products, systems and s...

[ 2019 - 08 - 24 ]

Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port Opens on November 17

On August 10th, the 100 Days Countdown of Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port Opening Ceremony& Costa neoRomantica’s Guangzhou Maiden Voyage Press Conference was held in Nansha. The Nansha International Cruise Home Port will have its opening ceremony during the 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo(CCS14) on November 17th. On the same day, the Costa neoRomantica will become the first international cruise ship to sail from the new home port.Currently, the terminal project of the Nansha International Cruise Home Port has entered the final stage of construction acceptance and is expected to possess trial operation conditions in October this year. Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Port has realized the connection with public transportation such as bus, subway, and Hong Kong and Macao water transportation, etc., providing passengers with multiple conveniences.The development of cruise tourism in Nansha Guangzhou is in a good situatio...

[ 2019 - 08 - 16 ]

Cruise Innovation Forum First Comes to CCS14

Recently, approved by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Shanghai established the first Chinese cruise tourism development demonstration zone. Shanghai Port is also Chinese cruise port service standardization pilot, where the world largest cruise frequency conversion shore power system and Asian first cruise shore power system are built, and the first global cruise port maritime traffic control center is set up.At the same time, combined with artificial intelligence technology, Tongcheng Cruises launched the artificial intelligence butler service for the first time. Through the innovative mode of “Artificial Intelligence + Service”, they create a high-quality and convenient service experience from reservation to travel, which brings double guarantee for pre-departure preparation. Based on this, customers will receive the butler’s intelligent voice reminder 5 days before the trip, covering the boarding process, traffic guide, cruise consumption, travel plan and other aspects.Tho...

[ 2019 - 08 - 09 ]

Premier Li Keqiang Mentioned Cruise Tourism Again

On July 31st, Premier Li Keqiang chaired the State Council Executive Meeting. The meeting confirmed the promotion of cultural and tourism consumption by conducting the principle of consumption to benefit people, enriching product supply and improving market supervision. He has particularly emphasized supporting of the development of cruise tourism Industry. Chinese cruise tourism started from 2006 and had a decade of rapid development. However, the chartering mode caused low price for several years. In 2018, several cruise ships left the Chinese market. Mr. Zheng Weihang, the Executive Vice President & Secretary General of China Cruise & Yacht Industry Association（CCYIA）, pointed out that the Chinese cruise industry has entered an adjustment period, he hoped the market to keep a reasonable price level, and proposed that on board shopping could be actively guided, South Korean routes could return, and more tourist destinations should be developed. The senior executives of c...

[ 2019 - 08 - 02 ]

The 2nd International Forum on Chinese Cruise Education

During CCS14, the organizing committee will continue to hold the 2nd International Forum on Chinese Cruise Education. The forum is divided into two parts: keynote speech and salon interaction. The themes are: 1. Quality Improvement of Cruise Education Resources; 2. Chinese Investment on Cruise Education and Training. At that time, the CCS14 organizing committee will continue to invite domestic and foreign cruise universities, training centers, and crew companies to participate in the seminar and to express their views on the themes of the forum.Last year, the 1st International Forum on Chinese Cruise Education was successfully held on CCS13. Speakers expressed their opinions and raised in-depth and critical issues. Ms. Ji Zhongying from Wuhan Technical College of Communications mentioned that the international cruise companies currently majorly recruit employees through labor dispatching enterprises,rather than through schools and universities; Mr. LUO Cheng from Singhai Marine Service...

[ 2019 - 07 - 24 ]

You Can Register CCS14 Online Now

Hosted by the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality and China Communications and Transportation Association（CCTA）, co-organized by China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA), Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau, Tourism Administration of Guangzhou Municipality , Guangzhou Port Authority, and Guangzhou Nansha District People’s Government , the 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo(CCS14) will be held in Guangzhou from November 15 to November 17 this year, celebrating with the opening ceremony of Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port.At present, the CCS14 conference registration channel has been opened. Participants can visit the official website of the 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo(CCS14) www.ccs-cruise.com to register the conference or the exhibition, learn about the details, and download conference materials. Please be noted that the registration fee can only be paid via bank tr...

[ 2019 - 07 - 18 ]

Cruise Port Forum Comes Again on CCS14

For more than ten years, China's cruise industry has grown out of zero, and the achievement is remarkable. There are 19 cities on the mainland coastline that have built or have planned to build cruise ports, Shanghai and Hong Kong each has two cruise ports and Taiwan has 4 ports on operation. Port economy is one of the important methods to promote the economic development of a port city. For this reason, CCYIA upgrades the Cruise Port Round Table Talk to the Cruise Port Forum again at the 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo (CCS14). The themes of CCS14 Cruise Port Forum are: 1. Asian Cruise Port Development Model; 2. Silk Road Cruise Port Cooperation; 3. Port and City Integration Development; 4. Intelligent Cruise Port. The Organization Committee gives full play to the advantages of Guangzhou's sister cities and sister ports, and invites representatives from the Port of Hamburg, Germany, the Port of Rotterdam, ...

[ 2019 - 07 - 12 ]

CCS14 Sincerely Invite All People of Cruise Industry to Attend

[ 2019 - 07 - 12 ]

CCS14's Conference Programme

Jointly hosted by the People's Government of Guangzhou Municipality and China Communications and Transportation Association, the 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo (CCS14) 2019 is to be held from Nov. 15th to Nov. 17th in Nansha, Guangzhou. Focused on the theme of 'Marine Silk Road Cruise, Sailing from Guangzhou', CCS14 will continue to upgrade the forum specifications and launch major forums such as President Closed-door Meeting, Cruise Procurement Forum, Cruise Innovation Forum and other newly added forums. The conference will invite influential guests from the cruise industry to attend and give speeches to discuss the great plan for China's cruise.

[ 2019 - 06 - 06 ]

The 2019 World Ports Conference Opens in Guangzhou

On May 8, the 2019 World Ports Conference was officially opened in Guangzhou. With the theme of “Collaborate Now, Create Future”, hosted by the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) , the conference was undertaken by Guangzhou Port Authority and was co- organized by China Ports & Harbors Association and Guangzhou Port Group Co., Ltd.This conference attracted the attention of all walks of life from port shipping industry and other industries, more than one thousand leaders or representatives from government departments, IAPH members, the world famous port equipment construction companies, port operators and shippers, the World Bank, PIANC, ICHCA, and IMPA from more than 50 countries and regions in the world attended the conference, as well as the representatives from domestic ports, enterprises and regulatory agency.There are altogether six forums, including The Belt and Road Initiative: New Opportunities for Ports, The Challenges of New and Disruptive Tec...

[ 2019 - 06 - 05 ]

Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port Operation Management Co., LTD.

On March 29th, Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port Operation Management Co., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as 'GNICHPOM') was officially signed and established. Leaders from Guangzhou Nansha District People’s Government, Guangzhou Port Authority, Guangzhou Municipal Commerce Bureau and Tourism Administration of Guangzhou Municipality attended and witnessed the signing and unveiling ceremony. GNICHPOM is a joint venture between Guangzhou Harbor Business Travel Co., LTD. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Guangzhou Port Group, hereinafter referred to as 'GHBT') and CCCC Urban Investment Holding Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as ' CCCCUI '), which will be responsible for the daily operation and management of Nansha International Cruise Home Port after its completion.The establishment of GNICHPOM lays a good foundation for the operation of Nansha International Cruise Home Port, which is a major event in the development of Guangzhou cruise industry a...

[ 2019 - 06 - 05 ]

The “Outline of the Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area”Will Bring 4

On March 7, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Cruise Industry Development Seminar was opened in Nansha. The Seminar was hosted by the Guangzhou Port Authority, Bureau of Commerce of Guangzhou Municipality and Guangzhou Nansha District People’s Government, and was supported by Guangzhou Port Group, CCCC(Guangzhou)Cruise Homeport Investment Development CO., LTD and Genting Cruise Lines with the theme of 'Innovating Greater Bay Area, Starting New Cruise Voyage', the seminar attracted nearly a hundred government department representatives, famous experts and scholars and other insider of cruise industry from Guangdong province, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong to attend, discussing how to further implement the “Outline of the Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area”, innovatively develop cruise tourism leisure industry and service products in the Greater Bay Area, promote the integration and development of the cruise industry in the G...

[ 2019 - 06 - 05 ]

CCS14 will focus on the cruise development of Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Greater Bay Area

The organizing Committee of the 14th China Cruise Shipping Conference & International Cruise Expo (CCS14) 2019 has held the second working session, and the relevant preparatory work was started in November last year. CCS14 is scheduled to be held in Guangzhou in November this year, celebrating the official opening of Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port meanwhile. The conference is hosted by People’s Government of Guangzhou Municipality and China Communications and Transportation Association，and it is jointly organized by China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association(CCYIA), Business Commission of Guangzhou Municipality, Tourism Administration of Guangzhou Municipality, Guangzhou Port Authority, and People’s Government of Guangzhou Nansha District.Recently, the CCS14 organizing committee has held discussions on several key issues, including the theme of the conference, the organization of the expo, the work node and labor division, and has reached a basic consensus. This y...

[ 2019 - 01 - 28 ]

Zheng Weihang: I Call on the Capital Market to Be More Patient with the Local Cruise Industry

Over the past more than three years, SkySea Cruise Line provided 500,000 passengers with amazing and happy travel experience. At this special night, what I feel now is beyond words of gratitude. Now that the leaders of SkySea hope that I could say something, I agreed with pleasure. 1. It is hoped that the cruise industry will be more kind to SkySea team. Starting from the scratch with a single vessel, SkySea Cruise Line created cruise “localization” in an innovative way in the competitive market with a vast number of strong competitors and big ships. In the aspects of naming dinning halls and floors, and more than 100 splendid activities in the peak season, off season and seasons with special feelings, SkySea is unique in the home port cruise industry inChinafor its concept and practice of localized operations, providing Chinese passengers with quite a different and special local cruise experience. Many passengers have enjoyed the travel service provided by SkyS...

[ 2018 - 08 - 30 ]

Carnival Corporation & plc Became a Diamond-level Partner of CCS 13

Recently, Carnival Corporation & plc signed a formal cooperation agreement with China Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA), and became a diamond-level partner of the 13th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS 13). Having cooperated for many times during the past China cruise shipping conferences, both parties have reached a consensus in many aspects such as cruise travel resources sharing, information communication, and propaganda promotion. Mr. Chen Ranfeng, Chairman of Carnival Corporation & plc in China, said:“Carnival aims at the long-term development in China and it regards China as its second hometown. Carnival’s business has covered the whole cruise ecological system from cruise operation, manufacturing, and ship supply to talent cultivation, and it has been promoting the long-term healthy development of cruise industry together with its Chinese partners.”About Carnival Carnival Corporation & plc is world’s largest leisure travel co...

[ 2018 - 08 - 21 ]

MSC Cruises Formally Become a Platinum Partner of CCS13

Recently, CCYIA and MSC Cruises signed a CCS13 cooperation agreement that MSC Cruises formally became a platinum partner of CCS13. The two sides would co-operate closely to show the brand image of MSC Cruises in CCS13. MSC Cruises is the world’s largest privately-owned cruise company and the number one cruise line in Europe and South America. A game-changer in the world of cruises, the Company has achieved 800% growth in its first ten years, building a global reputation in the industry and one of the youngest cruise fleets at sea. MSC Cruises is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The MSC Cruises fleet currently comprises 15 ultra-modern, highly innovative and elegantly designed ships, offering an unparalleled holiday experience with always delicious and authentic food, award-winning entertainment, plenty of relaxation, comfortable accommodation, as well as impeccable service and expertise. Under its ambitious industry-unprecedented €11.6 ...

[ 2018 - 07 - 24 ]

China-Hong Kong Cruise Line launches

Recently, Dream Cruises announced that Guangzhou-Hong Kong/ round way one-day routes will be starting operation at the end of April. Passengers could take 'World Dream' departing from Guangzhou Nansha home port on every Friday, arriving in Hong Kong in the evening, or departing from Hong Kong every Sunday and arriving in Guangzhou Nansha in the evening. Visitors will be able to experience world-class dining, entertainments, leisure facilities and duty-free shopping on “World Dream” in a short voyage, and witness the unique scenery of the Greater Bay Area including the famous Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The new cruise routes not only provide a transportation method to visit Hong Kong, but also a good choice for new comers to experience cruise tour.

[ 2019 - 07 - 12 ]

Cruise Procurement Officer Tells You What a Cruise Ship Needs

With the rapid development of cruise industry in China, China’s cruise industry has stepped from the first decade of “relying on tourism reception” to next decade of “the industrial chain development”. The world-renowned cruise companies are competing markets in China, which brings huge procurement opportunity for local suppliers.Since 2011, when China International Cruise Procurement Alliance(ICPA) was established at the First International Cruise Expo, China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association（CCYIA）has been committed to promote a collective, intensive and direct local procurement for cruise companies, expand export channels and scales of Chinese enterprises, reduce the operating costs and logistics costs of both suppliers and purchasers. At present, the local consumables, fresh food, replacement and uniform procurement proportion of Royal Caribbean and Carnival Corporation & plc is constantly increasing year by year, Genting HK is purchasing a variety kinds of cruise supplies ...

[ 2019 - 07 - 10 ]

Genting Cruise Lines Sponsored CCS13 to Formally Become a Platinum Partner of CCS13

Recently, CCYIA and Genting Cruise Lines signed a CCS13 cooperation agreement through active communication. Genting Cruise Lines formally became a platinum partner of CCS13 and the two parties reached a consensus to jointly promote the development ofChina’s cruise industry. Subordinate to Genting Hong Kong Limited, Genting Cruise Lines owns three distinctive cruise brands, namely, Star Cruises, Dream Cruises and Crystal Cruises, which provide modern and top luxurious cruise holidays for passengers and extend the innovative cruise experience in the air. As a pioneer in the cruise industry in Asia, Genting Cruise Lines will provide support for CCS13 in various aspects. Star Cruises took the lead in operating lines within the region in 1993 and adopted the concept of “developing the Asia Pacific region into an international cruise destination”. At present, Star Cruise continues to lead the development of the modern cruise market in the region through its five cru...

[ 2018 - 07 - 24 ]

CCYIA Continues to Promote China’s High-end Red Wines to Be Served on MSC Splendida for the First Ti

As many as more than 10,000 kinds of food, indirect materials and hotel supplies are supplied on cruise ships. However, for a long term, very few of them are produced in China and those produced in China are mainly exported through foreign suppliers, dealers or OEM. Therefore, CCYIA and Tianjin Municipal Government initiated the establishment of China International Cruise Supplies Procurement Alliance in October 2011. Under the witness of the head of International Cruise Group, Qian Yongchang, honorary president of CCYIA and former director of Ministry of Transport, and Ren Xuefeng, vice mayor of Tianjin at the time, jointly inaugurated China International Cruise Supplies Procurement Alliance. Over the years, through continuous communication, lobbying and promotion between CCYIA and senior management of the headquarters of international cruise companies, and the display, matchmaking and negotiation conducted by CCS every year, international cruise companies are promoted to directly pur...

[ 2018 - 06 - 25 ]

Secretary Ren Xuefeng Met with CCYIA Delegation

On the afternoon of May 16, Ren Xuefeng, deputy secretary of Guangdong Provincial Party Committee and secretary of Guangzhou Municipal Party Committee, met with CCYIA delegation. Both parties conducted a friendly and frank exchange on the future development and cooperation in the cruise industry. Members of the delegation included: Wu Qiang, executive vice president of CANSI, co-president of CCYIA, and former general manager of CSSC, Zhang Zhaoben, executive president of CCYIA and former discipline inspection leader of CSSC, Zheng Weihang, executive vice president and secretary general of CCYIA and secretary general of China Cruise Development Experts Committee, Liu Zinan, vice president of CCYIA and senior vice president of Royal Caribbean International, Chen Ranfeng, chairman of Carnival Cruise Lines China, and Zhu Fuming, president of Genting Cruise Lines. Secretary Ren Xuefeng first introduced relevant leaders of Guangzhou Municipal Gov...

[ 2018 - 06 - 25 ]

A Number of Cruise Organizations Boost CCS13

After the organizing committee of CCS13 announced the theme, time and location of CCS13 in early April, it has received response from a number of cruise industry associations at home and abroad. As of May 12, Cruise, Yacht, Port and Harbour Branch of CPHA, China Maritime Pilots’ Association, International Cruise Council Taiwan, Hong Kong Cruise and Yacht Association, Busan Institute of Cruise Research from South Korea, Japanese integrated research consortium of cruise, Malaysian International Cruise Association and other organizations have all stated that they will send high-level delegations or association leaders to attend CCS13, which is a grand event of China’s cruise industry. Some associations have started discussions with CCYIA on special events during CCS13. According to Zheng Weihang, secretary general of the organizing committee of CCS13 and executive vice president of CCYIA, CCS13 will focus on the status and characteristics of the adjustment period...

[ 2018 - 05 - 15 ]

Topic Collection for the Forum of Industry Leaders

CCS13 will be held in Shenzhen, a cruise home port city in South China, from November 1 to November 3. It is sponsored by CCTA and China Merchants Group, a 100-year-old large-scale central enterprise, and co-organized by CCYIA and China Merchants Shekou Holdings. As a classic sector of CCS, the forum for industry leaders has been successfully held for many times. It will invite senior leaders of various cruise companies to carry out in-depth exchange on hot topics in the industry and discuss the channels for improving the development of cruise tourism in China. Among the increasingly significant issues existing in the cruise industry, we have selected several representative issues as follows: 1. The opportunities and challenges for South China. 2. How to break out of the low-price trap? 3. Measures for establishing a cruise ecosystem. 4. How to communicate the concept of “cruise is a destination”?&...

[ 2018 - 04 - 12 ]

CCS13 To Be Held in Shenzhen

CCYIA has officially announced that CCS13 is scheduled to be held in Shenzhen, a cruise home port city in South China, from November 1 to November 3, 2018. CCS13 is sponsored by CCTA and China Merchants Group, which is a 100-year-old large central enterprise, and co-organized by CCYIA, China Merchants Shekou Holdings and other institutions. In the morning of March 23, China Merchants Shekou Holdings and CCYIA jointly convened the first special meeting for preparatory work for CCS13. The meeting was co-hosted by Sun Chengming, director of China Merchants Group and chairman of China Merchants Shekou Holdings, and Zheng Weihang, executive vice president and secretary general of CCYIA. Gong Lei, deputy general manager and general manager of the cruise business department of China Merchants Shekou Holdings, Di Qian, executive director and general manager of the human resources department of China Merchants Shekou Holdings, Yi Kejiang, deputy director of the party committee offi...

[ 2018 - 04 - 04 ]

CCYIA Releases Top 10 News of Chinese Cruise Industry in 2017

CCYIA released ten the hottest news of Chinese cruise industry in 2017 on January 3, 2018.I President Xi Jinping addresses cruise industry for the third time In front of President Xi Jinping and Italian president Sergio Mattarella, CSSC on February 22, 2017 signed MoU Agreement for Construction of Chinese First Large-scale Domestic Cruise with Carnival Cruise Line and Fincantieri It is the third time for President Xi Jinping to express his concern about cruise industry in the past four years. President and his fellows visited Phoenix Island International Cruise Terminal in Sanya on April 10, 2013 when he proposed cruise-benefits-the-country-and-citizens strategic thinking for the first time. While in the second time, President Xi and Prime Minister of UK Cameron on October 21, 2015 witnessed CSSC and China Investment Corporation signed joint-venture agreement with Carnival Group to establish a luxury cruise company. II Cruise business starts to play a role...

[ 2018 - 01 - 05 ]

Seven Senior Officials of Chinese Ministries Advice on Cruise Industry

The economic development for cruises of China is involved in seven relevant ministries and commissions of the central government, including National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, National Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Public Security, General Administration of Customs, and General Administration of Quality Supervision. Since October, relevant officials of the seven ministries and commissions have directed the development for cruises frequently, given much constructive instructions, and introduced relevant policy trends. Li Shihong, vice director of National Tourism Administration, met with Zheng Weihang, vice president & secretary general of China Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA), and secretary general of Organization Committee of CCS 12, and listened to the formulation status and achievement report on National Cruise Tourism Developme...

[ 2017 - 12 - 05 ]

CCS12: President Voices

The 12th China Cruise Shipping Conference CCS12—Presidents Forum -- was opened grandly on November 6th.The Forum was hosted by Zheng Weihang, executive vice-president and secretary general of China Cruise & Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA), and secretary general of National Cruise Development Expert Committee. Nine distinguished guests, including Hu Wenming, Chairman of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation and Chairman of CCYIA, Wu Qiang, general manager of China State Shipbuilding Corporation and chairman of CCYIA, Chen Fenjian, president of China Communications Construction Group, Arnold Donald, chairman of CLIA, president and CEO of Carnival Corporation, Doctor Liu Zinan, global senior vice president and president of China & North Asia Pacific of Royal Caribbean International Cruises, Colin Au, Group President of Genting Hong Kong, Bad Darr, executive vice president of MSC Group, Sun Chengming, VP of China Merchants Group, and Fu Zhuoyang, deputy general manag...

[ 2017 - 11 - 28 ]

NCLH Attends CCS12 Expo Procurement Meeting

Norwegian Cruise Line China President Confirmed Attending CCS12 International Cruise Expo Procurement Meeting Confirmed ActivitiesToday, Norwegian Cruise Line finally confirmed to participate in CCS12 China Cruise Shipping Conference International Cruise Expo. Mr. David J. HERRERA, China president, will lead the delegation. He will also show up on the Industry Leader Salon and communicate with cruise associates. 想将咱们中国的产品卖上邮轮的企业有福啦，CCS12国际邮轮博览会采购洽谈环节已经公布：云顶邮轮采购部经理 Connie Yau 和采购部副经理叶展敏将参与洽谈会（6日下午2点至3点），与企业务实讨论合作；天海邮轮 SkySea Cruise Line 销售副总裁阎旭将参与洽谈会（6日下午3点至4点），中国邮轮选用优质中国制造产品；地中海邮轮采购及物流总监 Giorgio Zagami将参与洽谈会（7日上午10:30-12:00），向企业介绍国际邮轮公司标准化采购流程及物流流程，地中海邮轮去年参与CCS11采购洽谈会便取得一定成效，相信地中海邮轮将成为全面采购中国产品、节约企业采购成本的先行者。届时欢迎邮轮采购方面中国同仁前去博览会采购洽谈区参与互动。Here is a great opportunity for Chinese enterprises to sell product onto the cruise. The details of CCS12 International Cruise Expo Procurement Meeting have been released. Connie Yau, manager of procurement department from G...

[ 2017 - 11 - 01 ]

CCS12 NEWS: Updated Agenda

大会议程 AGENDA论坛及展览地点：红树林国际会展中心3层Forum& Expo Location: Mangrove Tree Convention Center 3FL2017-11-05 / 星期日 / Sun. 10:00-10:30国际邮轮博览会开幕式International Cruise Expo Opening Ceremony2017-11-05 / 星期日 / Sun. 10:30-16:30大三亚邮轮岸上游精品线路考察Great Sanya Area Cruise Shore Excursions Inspection2017-11-05 / 星期日 / Sun. 14:00-16:30考察三亚邮轮码头及旅游设施Sanya Phoenix Cruise Home Port Inspection2017-11-05 / 星期日 / Sun. 18:30-20:00CCS12 凤凰岛之夜欢迎晚宴CCS12 Phoenix Island Night Reception Banquet2017-11-06 / 星期一/ Mon. 08:30-10:20开幕式暨行业政策论坛Opening Ceremony and Policy Forum展馆3层A厅3FL A Hall8:35-8:45海南省人民政府The People's Government of Hainan副省长Vice Governor何西庆HE Xiqing8:45-8:55国家旅游局National Tourism Administration副局长Vice Director李世宏LI Shihong8:55-9:05三亚市人民政府The People's Government of Sanya市长 Mayor吴岩峻WU Yanjun9:05-9:15中国船舶重工集团、CCYIACSIC, CCYIA董事长、会长Chairman, Chairman胡问鸣WU Wenming9:15-9:25国际邮轮协会、嘉年华集团 CLIA, Carnival Corporation主席、全球总裁兼CEO Chariman, Global President & CEO阿诺唐纳德 Arnold W.DONALD9:25-...

[ 2017 - 10 - 27 ]

Updated VIP Guests and Important Companies of CCS12

Updated VIP Guests and Important Companies of CCS12 The rapid development of Chinese cruise industry has attracted high attention by the leaders of the nation. President Xi Jinping has inspected the cruise port and cruise related activities for three times. Premier Li Keqiang asked the development of the cruise industry for three times, which sent great encouragement to Chinese cruise industry. The 12th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS12) will be held in Sanya from November 5 to November 7. 4 international cruise companies, 5 ministries from central government, 6 central owned enterprises, 6 cruise tourism pilot areas, and 10 major cruise ports. Until October 24, important guests of CCS 12 includes: Government Offices: LI Shihong, Vice Director of National Tourism Administration; MIAO Yuexue, Vice Director, Supervision Department of General Administration of Customs; CHEN Bin, Vice Director, Bureau of Exit and Entry Administration, Ministry of Public Security; WANG...

CCS12 Conference The First Stage of Registration has Come to An End

According to CCS12 Organizing Committee latest news, as of September 30, 2017, the Twelfth China Cruise Industry Development Conference, the first phase of the registration work is nearing completion. Recently, CCS12 Organizing Committee has been published in the news of the registered groups and individual representatives, confirmed by the CCS12 Organizing Committee and authorized, is now published summary list. (The ranking is not in order. The registration time is the same. The following list is only available until September 20, 2017)China State Shipbuilding Corporation China Shipbuilding Industry CorporationCarnival Corporation & plcRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.Genting Hong Kong Ltd.MSC CruisesSkySea Cruise LineDiamond Cruise Int`l Co.,LtdChina Ocean Shipping (Group) CorporationDalian Port Group LimitedHong Kong China Travel Service GroupSMC DesignHong Kong Tourism BoardTaiwan International Cruise AssociationSTX FranceRussian Coastal Development Center Consulate General of...

[ 2017 - 10 - 14 ]

CSSC, CSIC, Meyer Werft and STX France Gathered on CCS12

The shipbuilding industry of China has shown great learning ability and national creativity in more than ten years’ development. CCS12 “Cruise Construction Forum” is a driving force presently for ship industry of China to strengthen international communication pointing to cruise building industry. On the 2017 Forum, we will have discussions centered on the theme “China Cruise Manufacturing, Integration and Innovation”. By so far, such European shipbuilding giants as Meyer Werft of Germany and STX France as well as leading Chinese shipbuilders such as China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) have confirmed to attend CCS12. Chairman of CSIC Mr.Hu Wenming's Speech on CCS11 Cruise Construction Forum Topics:1). Path and strategy of cruise construction in China. 2). Analysis on the failure of Mitsubishi Japan. 3). Opportunities of E...

[ 2017 - 08 - 04 ]

Industry Leader Salon Continues to Collect Topics

12th China Cruise Shipping Conference International Cruise Expo is hosted jointly by CCTA (China Communications and Transportation Association) and The People's Government of Hainan, and will be held on Nov. 05-07 2017 in Sanya, China. Industry Leader Forum is the classical leading forum in China Cruise Shipping Conference event. The forum will update to a salon format this year, inviting leaders of cruise companies to give in depth discussion on the topic of China cruise tourism achievements, difficulties, barriers, and solutions. Among the significant issues of the cruise industry today, the CCS12 Organization Committee selected several representative topics that could be discussed on the salon: 1. Southern China Market Layout and Strategy. 2. How to face the decrease of passengers' cruising experi...

[ 2017 - 07 - 14 ]